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Civics
Influence your vote by..
Advertising
As noted, candidates use many forms of ads such as social media and Tv to gain popularity and voters.
Polls
The public will take polls and surveys prior to the election so the parties can see who is in prime position to win.
Debates
Politicians will often state their values and make their party look superior during debates to gain votes.
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TV
Politicians very often use TV ads to target all people. An example would be Clime Palmer and his very famous United Australia Party ads.
Radio
They often try to gain voters by appearing ion radio shows as this will target a lot of people as they listen to it driving etc.
Social Media
Politicians often use social media platforms such as Instagram and Facebook to advertise their party and values
Court Hierarchy
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High Court
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Constitutional cases, supreme court appeals
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Local Court
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Minor theft, speeding tickets
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Appeals
A higher court looks at decision in a case by a lower court, may reverse it
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Principles of Justice
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Equality Before The Law
Everyone in trial should be treated equally regardless race, gender, personality etc.
Reasonable Appeal
To make an appeal, you need to have reasonable grounds. This could be bad lawyer, misconduct by jury or the judge abused his/her power.
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Parliament
Forms government
The government is made of two houses, the Lower and Upper House. 76 from the Upper House and 151 from the Lower House.
Lower House of Reps
Made of 151 people, one for each geographical part of Australia.
Upper House/Senate
Has 76 senators, 12 from each state and 2 from each mainland territory
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Rules
Legal Rules
Statutory Laws
Statutory laws are made in Parliament through the passing of Bills. It must be accepted by both houses of government and the KIng
Common Laws
Common laws are made in courts by judges. They do this through precedents and using past cases as a precedent. If there is no precedent, a new decision made and this becomes a precedent.
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